Xyella fastidiosa - something else to look out for!

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Xyella fastidiosa - something else to look out for! Dec 29, 2017 12:30:56 GMT

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Post by Tig on Dec 29, 2017 12:30:56 GMT

Read about this in the paper this morning, evidently it kills plants/trees infected by it and it is spread by insects. Let us hope it doesn't become a problem, but worth being aware of.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-42504931

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Jasmine Garden Sage Posts: 62,021	Xyella fastidiosa - something else to look out for! Dec 29, 2017 13:18:47 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jasmine on Dec 29, 2017 13:18:47 GMT Interesting article Tig, there was a bit in The Garden about Xyella. Stressful times for anyone importing and selling plants.
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Tig Admin Garden Sage Posts: 42,332	Xyella fastidiosa - something else to look out for! Dec 29, 2017 20:27:46 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tig on Dec 29, 2017 20:27:46 GMT Additional measures for imports to the UK were approved in October 2017, hopefully they will work. planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/latest-news/xylella-fastidiosa-uk-secures-added-eu-protections/
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